Operating Instructions
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Steering Levers
Each drive wheel is controlled by its own indepen dent
steering lever, for both steering function and
FOR-
WARD/REVERSE
motion. The FSC lever sets the
maximum forward speed, and also sets the for ward
position of the steering levers. The steering levers
operate
only with a backward pulling
move ment of
the lever, which causes the drive wheel for that lever
to first slow down, stop, and then reverse with a full
backward lever stroke. The levers are released to the
FORWARD
position for “straight-ahead” ground
travel.
NOTE:
Pushing forward on the steering levers will
not cause
any
change in tractor motion - there will be
no steering lever reaction and there will be no machine
damage.
Blade Clutch (PTO)
The blade clutch lever has two positions. Pulling
the
lever
FORWARD engages
the PTO that drives the
mower blades. Pulling the lever
BACKWARD
disengages
the PTO and engages the blade brake.
Parking Brake
The parking brake functions by locking a detent arm
internally into the transaxle. Moving the lever
FOR-
WARD engages
the parking brake; moving the lever
BACKWARD releases
the brake.
IMPORTANT:
Stop the tractor completely before en-
gaging the parking brake. The parking brake uses a
positive mechanical lock similar to the
PARK
posi tion
on an automotive automatic transmission. If the trac-
tor is moving when the brake is engaged, it will result
in sudden stoppage and possible internal damage to
the transaxle.
NOTE:
If pressure on the parking brake pin (e.g.
parked on a hill) makes it impossible to release the
parking brake with the parking brake lever, move the
mower gently forward or backward to allow the brake
detent to release.
Parking Brake Engaged
Parking Brake Disengaged